US Bridges

Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.3 Miles E of Oakfield · Structure no. 000000003361840

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1.3 Miles E of Oakfield
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07267, -78.24688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2021)
Projected traffic703 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fisher Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.